“Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin plays another iconic Christmas character — Santa Claus — in the music video for Kim Kardashian‘s cover of holiday classic “Santa Baby.”
Directed by Nadia Lee Cohen and Charlie Denis, the found footage-style visual sees a blonde Kardashian crawling on the floor through a house party, leading viewers to discover strange and vaguely Christmas-themed scenes. These include: models playing Twister, a live donkey accompanied by the Virgin Mary, Jesus opening a fridge, a woman trimming a Christmas tree with clippers and business men petting a reindeer mascot. At the end of the clip, Kardashian finally stumbles upon Santa, and the camera turns around to reveal Culkin dressed as St. Nick, holding an old VHS camera and offering an unsettling smirk.
Kardashian’s cover of “Santa Baby,” featuring her understated and breathy vocals, plays quietly in the background of the video. Marking Kardashian’s first musical release in 13 years, the song was produced by her brother-in-law Travis Barker and released in partnership with his DTA Records and Columbia Records. Fans of “The Kardashians” reality series may remember Kardashian recording a “Santa Baby” cover back in Season 3, though it’s unclear if this new release is the same version of the song.
“Santa Baby,” originally performed by Eartha Kitt in 1953, is one of the most popular Christmas tunes and has been covered by the likes of Madonna, Ariana Grande, Cher, Kylie Minogue, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani and more.
Watch the music video for Kardashian’s cover of “Santa Baby” below.